NSW Government – help for businesses affected by storms and floods
NSW Government has just announced a number of support packages available for eligible businesses in declared disaster areas. Following is their summary for your convenience.
Financial Support
Disaster recovery grant – up to $50,000 to help pay for the cost of clean-up and resuming operations.
Disaster recovery allowance – a short-term income support payment to assist if you’ve lost income as a direct result of the floods, provided by the Australian Government.
Stamp duty relief – for replacing insured commercial motor vehicles written off due to floods and storms.
Disaster relief loans – concessional interest rate loans up to $130,000 for small businesses and up to $25,000 for not-for-profit organisations.
Primary producers
Special disaster grant – up to $75,000 to help pay for the cost of clean-up and resuming operations.
Disaster recovery allowance – a short-term income support payment to assist if you’ve lost income as a direct result of the floods, provided by the Australian Government.
Stamp duty relief – for replacing insured commercial motor vehicles written off due to floods and storms.
Natural disaster transport subsidy – up to $15,000 to cover costs of transporting fodder/water to an affected property, stock to sale or slaughter and stock to/from agistment.
Disaster relief loans – concessional interest rate loans up to $130,000 for business continuity and to replace or repair damage not covered by insurance.
Flood-affected farmers and land managers who require assistance with livestock assessment, veterinary assistance, emergency fodder and livestock euthanasia or burial, can call NSW Government on 1800 814 647.
Sport and recreation clubs
Disaster relief grant – up to $2,000 to assist with clean-up and restoring essential facilities and equipment.
Disaster relief loans – concessional interest rate loans up to $10,000 to help meet the costs of restoring essential club facilities, equipment or other assets.
Clean-up Support
Flood-impacted businesses will receive clean-up assistance, including the removal of debris, mud and green waste.
Skip bins and dump trucks have started to appear on the streets. Where there are no skip bins or dump trucks available, separate waste on the kerbside until they arrive.
Cleaning up after a natural disaster can be dangerous. Here’s some advice on how to clean up safely and deal with hazardous waste. Ask for clean-up support